Film and Video Production

Program Highlights

Build a career in film and television working on feature films, commercials, documentaries or television series by learning the fundamentals of film and video production, from scriptwriting and directing to filming and editing.

Tuition and Fees Per Year*

Requirements

You will be offered admission to this program if you meet the admission requirements and qualify through competitive entry. Competitive entry is based on your career and program investigation report, resumé and references.

When can you apply?

Program Details

Program Description

The Film and video industry entertains, challenges, impacts our understanding of current events, heightens our awareness of social issues, and even influences our buying decisions. Be a part of this cultural phenomenon, and enroll in the Film and Video Production (FVP) program.

The FVP program prepares you for a career in one of Canada's evolving media industries. You will learn the fundamentals of scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording, editing as well as the business aspects of the film and video industries.

FVP is delivered in a unique environment that combines traditional teaching methods with hands-on production and project models. In the second year, students assisted in finding a practicum opportunity to obtain firsthand experience and establish additional contacts in the industry. The program is two years in length with each academic year divided into two 15-week semesters.

All Film and Video Production students participate in e-learning based curriculum. Students lease PC laptop computers from SAIT, which are equipped with various software applications. Internet access, training and technical support are provided throughout the program.

Your Career

Upon graduation, you may find employment on productions such as: movies of the week, feature films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, specialty channel programming, television series, and public service or corporate productions. Most entry-level work is available on a freelance or contract basis. Some entrepreneurial graduates start their own businesses and employ others. This industry is always seeking innovative new talent. Graduates of this program tend to work primarily on term specific projects as well as with smaller "boutique" type production companies.

Graduates of the Film and Video Production program have a 96% employment rate

Student Success

Applicants with previous academic success are usually more successful in SAIT's programs.

Credentials and Accreditation

Upon successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Film and Video Production.

There are no formal accreditation arrangements at this time. Please contact the School of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for more information.

Transfer Options

The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:

Competitive Entry: Seven Step Process

Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.

Step 3: Review the selection information to understand the process and deadlines.

Applications and proof of the admission requirements (transcripts and/or anticipated final grades) along with all supporting documents must be submitted by April 15 to be included in selection. Once the program is full, qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

If you meet the admission requirements, you'll be sent selection information by the School of Information and Communications Technologies, including a link to an online career and program investigation report form. Along with completing the report, you will be required to submit a resumé and two letters of reference.

Applicants will be offered a seat or waitlisted, based on an evaluation of the selection package.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Books and Supplies*

* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.** For students with existing health and/or dental plans, please refer to the SAITSA website for information on opting out.

Contact Information

School of Information and Communications Technologies403.284.8543ict.info@sait.ca

Inspiring Stories

Corey has always been a storyteller. He felt SAIT would help him turn that passion into a career.

For Justin, the instructors made taking the program enjoyable and rewarding, but he also appreciated that classes use industry-standard equipment, which will help him when working on productions.

After only one year of instruction, Aaron was able to take the skills he learned and put them to use in the film and television industry, working on the set of the award-winning production of Fargo, filmed here in Calgary.

After getting an education he says was exactly what he was looking for from SAIT, Matt now gives back to the school that helped him launch a career in the world of film and video production through practicums for current students.

Corey Breithaupt

Film and Video Production | 2018

"It's a good technical school and film is a very technical art," he says. "I felt I had an OK grasp of the art side, I just needed more of the technical knowledge and SAIT was a good place to learn that."

Justin Banda

Film and Video Production | 2016

"We have access to great resources," he says. "The education I received is very practical and beneficial with what I want to do in my career."

Aaron Berlot

Film and Video Production | 2016

"The knowledge from professors was much appreciated."

Matt Watterworth

Film and Video Production | 2015

“I can’t say enough about how effective the instruction at SAIT was,” he says. “The quality of gear and the industry-standard software we used, as an example, gave us an edge.”